COVIDIEN/MEDTRONIC

Formed in 2007, Covidien is a medical supply company that can be traced back to a business started in 1903 by Henry P Kendall in Massachusetts. His firm developed health and hygiene products and, after joining with other medical device companies, formed the Kendall Company which became the foundation that was to later become Covidien. Covidien Medical Supplies has developed medical breakthroughs such as:

Surgical stapling

Electrosurgery

Laparoscopic instrumentation

Pulse oximetry

Embolization devices

Contrast media delivery

These devices and products allow Covidien Medical Supplies to be effective in a multitude of settings including hospitals, doctor’s offices and even in homes. With product diversity and some of the most well-known and respected names in healthcare, Covidien Medical Supplies provide a multitude of great, quality products in a cost-effective and economical manner. Covidien products are distributed worldwide through brands such as Kendall, Medtronic, Mallinckrodt, Nelicor, Puritan-Bennett, Autosuture and Valleylab.

Covidien Wound Care

Covidien Medical offers a full spectrum of wound care products that allow doctors, nurses and other medical professionals to provide effective, economic wound care by communicating with medical organizations and professionals, as well as patients and their families. One Covidien product that has multiple applications is the Covidien Kendall Kerlix Gauze Bandage Rolls 4.5 “x 4.1 yds. It is a great example of Covidien’s commitment towards all types of wounds. It can be used for bandaging head/limbs, burns, difficult-to-dress wounds, and plastic and orthopedic wounds. Covidien wound care products offer a wide variety of options for healthcare professionals and patients that include:

Covidien Incontinence Supplies

Covidien medical supplies for incontinence are at the forefront of the industry. Since incontinence is not a disease but a symptom of an underlying problem, being able to control any incontinence episode and maintaining healthy skin is important. Medtronic Covidien Incontinence Supplies offer a complete line of products to assist in managing incontinence without compromising the quality of your life. Medtronic offers products such as:

One great example is the Medtronic Covidien Wings Contoured Insert Pad which provides protection from moderate-to-heavy incontinence utilizing a superabsorbent polymer for fluid absorption. Cutting-edge design allows Covidien to provide for just about any incontinence issues.

Covidien Adult Brief Sizing Guide

Covidien Protective Underwear Sizing Guide

Covidien TED Anti-Embolism Stockings

Compression stockings can help a multitude of patients suffering from a wide variety of maladies, from diabetes to those with limited mobility, to avoid thrombophlebitis. TED is an abbreviation for thromboembolic disease. Covidien Kendall provides a wide variety of quality compression stockings to fit just about anyone’s needs. Covidien supplies TED compression stockings that help return venous blood from the lower extremities therefore minimizing the possibility of blood clots. Medtronic Covidien TED Anti-Embolism Stockings are often prescribed by doctors to not only treat, but to also prevent possible medical problems down the road. Many times these Covidien medical products may be prescribed to be worn as much as 23 hours a day, with one hour removed for bathing or showering. Covidien provides TED stockings predominantly in two styles: knee-high and thigh-high, with an open- or closed-toe option.

Kendall TED Sizing Guide

Shiley Tracheostomy

Covidien medical products are an industry leader in the field of tracheostomy. Covidien offers tracheostomy patients tracheostomy solutions with innovative Shiley tracheostomy tubes. For over 40 years they have provided innovative designs that have created an abundance of tracheostomy success stories. These devices simplify patient care and provide the correct fit while maintaining airway patency with the goal of patient safety and comfort front and center. From neonatal to pediatric to adult tracheostomy tubes, innovative cuffless and TaperGuard cuffed tracheostomy tubes tailor the needs of each patient and incorporate a variety of sizes, a soft citrate-based plasticizer material and a clear flange to optimize patient comfort. Many Shiley tracheostomy tubes are available with disposable cannulas in both adult and pediatric versions and there are tubes available with reusable cannulas for patient care flexibility.

Covidien Urology Supplies

Covidien urological products tackle a wide variety of incontinence and catheter issues. Many of these products offer unique features and meet a vast range of clinical needs. The Medtronic Dover closed system drainage bags and meters are 100% silicone with latex Foley trays and even offer a premium line of Dover systems. With an extensive line of urethral catheterization trays and kits, Medtronic can tackle any urological need. For bladder irrigation, Covidien can offer a solution to every bladder irrigation need. Medtronic also offers a wide range of external catheters and leg bags, even an entire collection of pediatric urological products that include silicone catheters and urine collection devices. Medtronic Foley catheters are available to patients in a wide range of options that include silver, hydrogel coated, specialty coude tip catheters. Covidien healthcare is a respected name across a wide spectrum of healthcare products. Enjoy peace of mind in knowing that these quality products can allow you to treat and/or manage your medical necessities.